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The VEEV Recycling Programme: Recycle Vapes for Money Off VEEV, IQOS and ZYN

If you’re wondering where to recycle vapes - look no further. The VEEV Recycling Programme is getting an upgrade, now accepting any disposable vapes, pods and cartridges in exchange for money off VEEV, IQOS and ZYN purchases. You can earn a £1 discount on any VEEV, IQOS or ZYN product for every recycled vape item.*

* Discount maximum of £5 per transaction.

Vape recycling with the VEEV programme is simple, and can be done remotely or in selected stores from mid-September. 

How to recycle vapes remotely

  1. Get a returns label from IQOS (call us on 0800 432 0000 to register your return, after which you’ll be emailed your postage label*).
  2. Package between 4-10 used vapes/vape parts per return for recycling via IQOS.com .
  3. Post it back to us for free. Find your nearest Post Office to post your package from.
  4. Earn your reward. Once we receive the parcel, you’ll be emailed your reward – a £5 voucher, which can be used on IQOS.com.
  5. Spend your reward on IQOS.com.

* Print at home or request at Post Office, free of charge.

How to recycle vapes in person

Our VEEV Recycling Programme will also be available in our High Street Kensington IQOS store and 888 Vapour stores from mid-September. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to recycle your used vapes in person from this time onwards.

  1. Visit a selected store (this vape recycling programme will be available at our High Street Kensington IQOS store and any of the 13 888 Vapour stores).
  2. Give the store your used vape devices and components (you can earn a £1 discount for every recycled item. Rewards are capped at £5 per transaction).
  3. Receive an on the spot £1 discount per recycled vape/vape component (for up to five items). This can be used in-store on any IQOS, VEEV or ZYN product. 

Why is VEEV Offering up to £5 for Recycled Vapes?

Responsible consumption and waste reduction are important to us, which is why our VEEV Recycling Programme encourages adult vapers to recycle vapes. By using our vape recycling programme, you can get up to £5 off IQOS.com products per transaction – all while we responsibly dispose of your used vapes.

In the past, our programme only took used VEEV products. However, as part of the recycling programme re-launch we’ve expanded our offering, and now accept any brand so you can recycle disposable vapes, pods and cartridges from multiple manufacturers. 

Vape Recycling Near Me - Find the IQOS Stores That Offer Our Vape Recycle Scheme

You can recycle vapes via our scheme in selected stores - including IQOS Kensington and 888 Vapour stores. Find where to recycle vapes near you with 888 Vapour’s store locator, or see how far away IQOS Kensington is from your location.

These selected stores offer more than just the recycling programme. You’ll also find a range of IQOS and VEEV products available, which you can try in-store with experts on hand to answer any questions.

Why Should You Recycle Disposable Vapes?

Improperly disposing of these vapes has a detrimental effect on the environment. When disposable vapes are thrown in with general waste, they could end up in an incinerator, or in landfill.

When incinerated, these vapes could produce greenhouse gas emissions. What’s more, tonnes of lithium are lost each year in the UK (10 tonnes per year to be exact) when disposable vapes are thrown away1, which could cause a fire risk if not disposed of safely. If people continue to throw disposable vapes into general waste, this could further exacerbate the production of greenhouse gases, as well as the fire risk they pose.

When you recycle vapes properly (i.e., through disposable vape recycle programmes like ours), you could help to minimise the number of devices that are improperly disposed of. Find out more on how vapes affect the environment and general guidance on how to dispose of disposable vapes.

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This article is for general information and educational purposes. Some of the information in this article is based on external, third-party sources and we make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the accuracy, validity or completeness of such information.

Sources:

1 Recycle Your Electricals, ‘Recycling Vapes’ - https://www.recycleyourelectricals.org.uk/how-to-recycle-electronics/what-electronics-can-be-recycled/recycle-vapes